Police, community and calendar briefs for Aug. 18, 2013

Published: Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 11:40 p.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 11:40 p.m.

A 46-year-old Ocala man accused of bruising a 1-year-old girl’s face was charged with child abuse on Thursday, according to officials.

A Department of Children and Families investigator told Deputy Nicholas Austin of receiving a report from a day care that a child’s face was bruised.

The investigator interviewed two of the victim’s siblings — ages 8 and 6 — in the presence of the deputy and was told that on several occasions they observed Carlos L. Aguirre playing rough with the victim. The child, the deputy noted, had a large bruise on her face.

The child’s mother was interviewed and she told the deputy and the DCF investigator that her daughter had fallen and that Aguirre would never harm her child. The woman reluctantly gave officials Aguirre’s contact information.

Several hours later, the deputy went to an address looking for Aguirre and a man at the residence told him Aguirre was not there but that a woman who was there may know of his whereabouts.

Minutes later, Aguirre was seen exiting the residence through the garage and he was stopped by the deputy. Aguirre denied touching the child, and said he didn’t answer the door because he knew he was going to jail, deputies said.

Aguirre was arrested and transported to the Marion County Jail.

Jacksonville man wanted for murder captured in Ocala

A Jacksonville man wanted for murder and attempted robbery who was captured in Marion County on Wednesday has decided to return to Jacksonville to face the charges, according to authorities.

Joshua Lee Dukes made the decision at his first appearance in front of a judge on Friday.

Held without bond, Dukes, 18, was still at the Marion County Jail on Saturday. It’s unknown when he will return to Jacksonville.

Marion County Sheriff’s Office’s Fugitive Apprehension and Tactical Investigations units, along with a K-9 team, went to 16 Pine Trace Drive on Wednesday night in search of Dukes.

Jacksonville sheriff’s officials had notified them that their suspect might be there.

Detectives arrested Dukes without incident, and Jacksonville investigators came to Marion County to talk with him.

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Breast cancer benefit set for Oct. 11

A golf tournament aimed at raising money to find a cure for breast cancer will be held on Oct. 11 at The Country Club at 633 Silver Road in Silver Springs Shores.

The cost is $75 per golfer, and that includes greens fee, range balls, lunch, among other things. There is a $150 cost for hole sponsors — $100 if playing. Gold sponsors cost $1,000.

Ale House and Papa John’s Pizza will be on the course serving food. Those in attendance are urged to bring water guns for added fun.

The Nation Insurance Group, local law enforcement agencies’ officers and their employees are organizing the event.

To register, contact Rochelle at rmcallister@nationinsurance.com, Cheryl at 732-3881, Detective Dan Clark at 304-0611 or DClark@ocalapd.org, and Detective Tom Tingue at 843-4302 or TTingue@marionso.com.

FUNDRAISER: Fundraiser for Blaine Baxley, a 11 year old who was diagnosed with leukemia for the second time, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 1915 SW Lake Weir Ave., Ocala. Event includes face painting, crafts, game booths, a box maze, and more. (www.facebook.com/events/230426837105774/)

GIVE BACK NIGHT: 5 to 10 p.m., Chili’s, 3501 SW 36th Ave. Customers must tell the server they are there for Give Back Night and 10 percent of check will be donated to Pace Center for the Girls. (237-6611 or www.chilis.com)

<p><b>police beat</b></p><p><b>Man, 46, accused of bruising 1-year-old girl</b></p><p>A 46-year-old Ocala man accused of bruising a 1-year-old girl's face was charged with child abuse on Thursday, according to officials.</p><p>A Department of Children and Families investigator told Deputy Nicholas Austin of receiving a report from a day care that a child's face was bruised.</p><p>The investigator interviewed two of the victim's siblings — ages 8 and 6 — in the presence of the deputy and was told that on several occasions they observed Carlos L. Aguirre playing rough with the victim. The child, the deputy noted, had a large bruise on her face.</p><p>The child's mother was interviewed and she told the deputy and the DCF investigator that her daughter had fallen and that Aguirre would never harm her child. The woman reluctantly gave officials Aguirre's contact information.</p><p>Several hours later, the deputy went to an address looking for Aguirre and a man at the residence told him Aguirre was not there but that a woman who was there may know of his whereabouts.</p><p>Minutes later, Aguirre was seen exiting the residence through the garage and he was stopped by the deputy. Aguirre denied touching the child, and said he didn't answer the door because he knew he was going to jail, deputies said.</p><p>Aguirre was arrested and transported to the Marion County Jail.</p><p><b>Jacksonville man wanted for murder captured in Ocala</b></p><p>A Jacksonville man wanted for murder and attempted robbery who was captured in Marion County on Wednesday has decided to return to Jacksonville to face the charges, according to authorities.</p><p>Joshua Lee Dukes made the decision at his first appearance in front of a judge on Friday.</p><p>Held without bond, Dukes, 18, was still at the Marion County Jail on Saturday. It's unknown when he will return to Jacksonville.</p><p>Marion County Sheriff's Office's Fugitive Apprehension and Tactical Investigations units, along with a K-9 team, went to 16 Pine Trace Drive on Wednesday night in search of Dukes.</p><p>Jacksonville sheriff's officials had notified them that their suspect might be there.</p><p>Detectives arrested Dukes without incident, and Jacksonville investigators came to Marion County to talk with him.</p><p> </p><p><b>community</b></p><p><b>Breast cancer benefit set for Oct. 11</b></p><p>A golf tournament aimed at raising money to find a cure for breast cancer will be held on Oct. 11 at The Country Club at 633 Silver Road in Silver Springs Shores.</p><p>The cost is $75 per golfer, and that includes greens fee, range balls, lunch, among other things. There is a $150 cost for hole sponsors — $100 if playing. Gold sponsors cost $1,000.</p><p>Registration starts at 6:45 a.m. for the 7:45 a.m. shotgun start, four-man scramble.</p><p>Ale House and Papa John's Pizza will be on the course serving food. Those in attendance are urged to bring water guns for added fun.</p><p>The Nation Insurance Group, local law enforcement agencies' officers and their employees are organizing the event.</p><p>To register, contact Rochelle at rmcallister@nationinsurance.com, Cheryl at 732-3881, Detective Dan Clark at 304-0611 or DClark@ocalapd.org, and Detective Tom Tingue at 843-4302 or TTingue@marionso.com.</p><p>All sponsorship money must be received by Sept. 30.</p><p> </p><p><b>Calendar</b></p><p><b>TODAY</b></p><p>JAZZ JAM: Ocala Jazz Society, 2 p.m., VFW, 9401 SW 110th St., Ocala. $3, benefits hospice. (237-0234)</p><p> </p><p>FOOD ADDICT: Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Queen of Peace Church, 6455 SW State Road 200, Ocala. (270-8534 or www.foodaddicts.org)</p><p> </p><p>BREAKFAST BUFFET: Breakfast buffet, 9 a.m. to noon at U.S. Veterans Post 100, 16535 N. U.S. 301, Citra. $5. (595-5867)</p><p> </p><p>PAUL MULLEN: Tubist in concert, 3 p.m., First Christian Church, 1908 E. Fort King St., Ocala. (629-6485)</p><p> </p><p>BRING YOUR OWN PAINT DAY: Bring your own paint day, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Wayne's World of Paintball, 4841 S. Pine Ave., Ocala. No pink or red or Reaction brand paintballs with orange fill. $20 field fee, $15 rental equipment fee. (401-1801 or www.waynes-world.com/)</p><p> </p><p>FUNDRAISER: Fundraiser for Blaine Baxley, a 11 year old who was diagnosed with leukemia for the second time, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 1915 SW Lake Weir Ave., Ocala. Event includes face painting, crafts, game booths, a box maze, and more. (www.facebook.com/events/230426837105774/)</p><p> </p><p><b>MONDAY</b></p><p>GRIEF WORKSHOPS: “Life Steps…stepping forward, remembering always” grief workshops 5 week program, 3 p.m. Mondays beginning this week, CTAE, 1014 SW Seventh Road, Ocala. Register is required. (671-6466</p><p> </p><p>GIVE BACK NIGHT: 5 to 10 p.m., Chili's, 3501 SW 36th Ave. Customers must tell the server they are there for Give Back Night and 10 percent of check will be donated to Pace Center for the Girls. (237-6611 or www.chilis.com)</p><p> </p><p><b>ONGOING</b></p><p>DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB: Games, Stratified Open 1:30 p.m. Sundays; Stratified Non-Life Masters 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays; Stratified Open and Stratified Non-Life Masters at 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Stratified Open 10:15 a.m. Thursdays, Ocala Duplicate Bridge Club, 516 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala. (629-3322 or www.bridgescore.com/ocaladbc)</p><p> </p><p>MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT: The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support groups for individuals living with and recovering from severe mental illness. (368-2405 or info@NAMIOcala.org)</p><p> </p><p>ABUSE SUPPORT: Support for sexually and physically abused youth, non-offending family members and caregivers, Serenity Christian Counseling, St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 1839 NE Eighth Ave. Road, Ocala. (622-4475)</p><p> </p><p>NICOTINE ANONYMOUS: 12-step program to stop nicotine use, 7 a.m. daily, 2002 NW 13th St., Ocala. (377-6009)</p><p> </p><p>COUNSELING: Counseling and mentoring services, Bethesda Cares. (566-7586 or info@bethesda-worship-center.org)</p>